question archive Ashford University ACC 612 Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1 of your course text
Ashford University ACC 612 Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1 of your course text
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Ashford University ACC 612
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1 of your course text. Review the Chapter 1: Intercorporate Acquisitions and Investments in Other Entities PowerPoint presentation and the weekly lecture.
Based on this weeks reading and weekly lecture:
- Explain how Goodwill is computed.
- Does the fair value of assets versus the book value have any effect on the recognition of goodwill? Provide an example with the associated journal entry.
- Will the amount of Goodwill recognized change based upon the percent of the company purchased. Can the amount be the same?
- In a percent acquisition, what would cause the amount of Goodwill to be non-proportional? Provide examples to support your answer.
- Discuss the differences between goodwill and a bargain purchase. Provide an example to support your conclusion.
Discuss the treatment of goodwill that exists on a subsidiary’s books.
